Practice Question
A patient has increased intraocular pressure. Which diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Glaucoma
Rationale:
🟣 Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) is the hallmark of glaucoma.
🟣 Chronic elevation in IOP damages the optic nerve, risking irreversible vision loss.
🟣 Macular/ocular degeneration involves central vision loss, not IOP elevation.
🟣 Diplopia (double vision) and nystagmus are neurologic/ocular motor findings, not primary IOP issues.
🟣 Early detection and IOP-lowering therapy (prostaglandins, beta-blockers) preserve vision.
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- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Pharmacology
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